Psychometric Rater

Headlands Research•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research, a Headlands Research site in San Diego, California, is seeking a Clinical Rater with experience providing clinical neurologic assessments to adult participants in clinical research trials. The role administers and evaluates study-specific quantitative and qualitative scales and psychometric tests as part of a clinical team investigating pharmaceutical treatments for people with memory disorders. The rater follows study protocols and works with investigators, clinic staff, sponsors, and other stakeholders to complete testing and related research activities. This is a full-time, onsite position with no remote-work capability. Travel is not required. The schedule is as needed, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours.

Requirements

A master's degree or higher in Nursing, Psychology, or a related field is required, with stated alternatives for candidates with qualifying experience.
An RN license and at least 2 years of work experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR assessments may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree.
A bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field and at least 2 years of experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR assessments may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree.
Experience administering Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scales to adults is required.
Commitment and ability to deliver excellent customer service.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High integrity; trustworthy and reliable.
Experience in roles requiring a high level of attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience serving as a Psychometrist, Psychometrician, or Clinical Rater on a clinical research trial.

Responsibilities

Administer study-specific clinical scales and psychometric tests, including CDR and PACC-5+, and evaluate results to determine study eligibility under the lead physician's supervision.
Conduct in-person cognitive, diagnostic, and clinical assessments of study participants, along with caregiver interviews, in accordance with study protocols, FDA requirements, and GCP.
Ensure data collection complies with company philosophy and mission, scale-administration guidelines, study protocols, GCP, and applicable federal and local laws.
Maintain consistency in ratings over time for individual subjects to ensure efficacy and prevent rater drift.
Communicate rating issues to the lead physician, study sponsors or CROs, and other relevant individuals.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely visit source documentation, including sponsor-required information.
Respond promptly to questions and feedback regarding rating assessments.
Promote subject and patient safety by assessing and responding appropriately to potential harm to self or others and reporting concerns according to company policy.
Facilitate professional and timely communication with subjects or patients, staff, referral sources, sponsors or CROs, study monitors, auditors, and sponsor-hired central rating groups.
Complete study queries in a timely manner.
Provide appropriate community-resource referrals to subjects, caregivers, and family members.